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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.47, 635.30 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.47, 635.30 and 134.91 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.47 : 635.30 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.47/635.30 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.47x = 635.30 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.47x = 85,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,708.66/423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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