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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 637.56 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 637.56 and 356.64 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 637.56 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/637.56 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 637.56 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 227,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,379.40/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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