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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.62, 637.06 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.62, 637.06 and 219.90 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.62 : 637.06 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.62/637.06 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.62x = 637.06 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.62x = 140,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,091.33/425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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