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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 635.93 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 635.93 and 135.34 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 635.93 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/635.93 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 635.93 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 86,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,066.77/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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