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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 635.93 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 635.93 and 135.37 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 635.93 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/635.93 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 635.93 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 86,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,081.99/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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