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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.00, 637.61 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.00, 637.61 and 151.12 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.00 : 637.61 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.00/637.61 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.00x = 637.61 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.00x = 96,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,353.27/425.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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