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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 635.84 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 635.84 and 135.33 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 635.84 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/635.84 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 635.84 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 86,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,048.57/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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