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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 635.55 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 635.55 and 135.07 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 635.55 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/635.55 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 635.55 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 85,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,839.89/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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