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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 637.62 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 637.62 and 219.62 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 637.62 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/637.62 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 637.62 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 140,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,034.10/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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