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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 635.00 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 635.00 and 134.78 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 635.00 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/635.00 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 635.00 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 85,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,581.45/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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