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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.90 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 635.90 and 207.54 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 635.90 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/635.90 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 635.90 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 131,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,974.69/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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