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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 635.85 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 635.85 and 135.36 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 635.85 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/635.85 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 635.85 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 86,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,068.66/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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