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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.55, 637.88 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.55, 637.88 and 219.92 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.55 : 637.88 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.55/637.88 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.55x = 637.88 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.55x = 140,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,278.28/425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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