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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 637.13 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 637.13 and 193.95 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 637.13 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/637.13 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 637.13 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 123,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,571.85/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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