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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 637.64 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 637.64 and 151.09 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 637.64 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/637.64 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 637.64 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 96,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,341.03/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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