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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 635.94 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 635.94 and 135.36 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 635.94 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/635.94 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 635.94 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 86,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,080.84/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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