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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.02, 635.83 and 367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.02, 635.83 and 367.87 is: 550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.02 : 635.83 = 367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.02/635.83 = 367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.02x = 635.83 × 367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.02x = 233,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,899.08/425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.32

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