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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 635.13 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 635.13 and 206.94 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 635.13 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/635.13 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 635.13 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 131,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,433.80/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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