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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.11, 636.92 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.11, 636.92 and 302.74 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.11 : 636.92 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.11/636.92 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.11x = 636.92 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.11x = 192,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,817.98/425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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