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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 635 and 206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 635 and 206.84 is: 310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 635 = 206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/635 = 206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 635 × 206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 131,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,343.40/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.30

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