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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 637.47 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 637.47 and 136.44 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 637.47 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/637.47 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 637.47 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 86,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,976.41/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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