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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.54 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.54 and 219.66 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.54 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.54 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.54 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 140,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,039.10/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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