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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.73, 637.25 and 219.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.73, 637.25 and 219.09 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.73 : 637.25 = 219.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.73/637.25 = 219.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.73x = 637.25 × 219.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.73x = 139,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,615.10/424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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