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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.86, 635.67 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.86, 635.67 and 354.92 is: 532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.86 : 635.67 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.86/635.67 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.86x = 635.67 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.86x = 225,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,608.82/423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.28

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