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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.02, 637.56 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.02, 637.56 and 219.73 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.02 : 637.56 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.02/637.56 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.02x = 637.56 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.02x = 140,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,091.06/425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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