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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 639.01 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 639.01 and 152.04 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 639.01 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/639.01 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 639.01 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 97,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,154.70/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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