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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.61, 635.30 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.61, 635.30 and 134.89 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.61 : 635.30 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.61/635.30 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.61x = 635.30 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.61x = 85,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,694.94/423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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