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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 634.08 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 634.08 and 206.25 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 634.08 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/634.08 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 634.08 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 130,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,779.00/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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