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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 635.00 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 635.00 and 163.45 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 635.00 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/635.00 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 635.00 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 103,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,787.98/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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