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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 635.97 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 635.97 and 135.33 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 635.97 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/635.97 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 635.97 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 86,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,065.82/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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