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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.13, 637.70 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.13, 637.70 and 151.07 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.13 : 637.70 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.13/637.70 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.13x = 637.70 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.13x = 96,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,337.34/425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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