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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 635.11 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 635.11 and 130.82 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 635.11 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/635.11 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 635.11 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 83,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,083.18/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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