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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 636.05 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 636.05 and 351.03 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 636.05 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/636.05 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 636.05 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 223,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,275.89/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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