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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 636.84 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 636.84 and 136.07 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 636.84 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/636.84 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 636.84 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 86,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,654.82/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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