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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 635.02 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 635.02 and 134.73 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 635.02 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/635.02 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 635.02 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 85,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555.91/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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