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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 635.33 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 635.33 and 134.91 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 635.33 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/635.33 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 635.33 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 85,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,711.70/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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