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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.91, 637.67 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.91, 637.67 and 151.22 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.91 : 637.67 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.91/637.67 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.91x = 637.67 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.91x = 96,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,424.51/424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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