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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 637.54 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 637.54 and 219.92 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 637.54 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/637.54 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 637.54 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 140,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,204.06/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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