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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 635.82 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 635.82 and 135.26 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 635.82 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/635.82 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 635.82 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 86,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,001.01/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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