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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 635.04 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 635.04 and 307.56 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 635.04 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/635.04 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 635.04 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 195,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,312.90/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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