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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 635.76 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 635.76 and 135.26 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 635.76 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/635.76 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 635.76 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 85,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,992.90/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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