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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 634.98 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 634.98 and 134.61 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 634.98 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/634.98 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 634.98 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 85,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,474.66/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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