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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 637.65 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 637.65 and 151.38 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 637.65 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/637.65 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 637.65 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 96,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,527.46/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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