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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.55, 635.29 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.55, 635.29 and 135.07 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.55 : 635.29 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.55/635.29 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.55x = 635.29 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.55x = 85,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,808.62/423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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