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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.01, 636.00 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.01, 636.00 and 135.43 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.01 : 636.00 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.01/636.00 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.01x = 636.00 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.01x = 86,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,131.38/424.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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