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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.64 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.64 and 151.12 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.64 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.64 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.64 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 96,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,360.16/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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