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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 636.05 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 636.05 and 135.47 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 636.05 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/636.05 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 636.05 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 86,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,166.61/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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