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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 636.13 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 636.13 and 135.53 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 636.13 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/636.13 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 636.13 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 86,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,214.70/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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