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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 637.65 and 323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 637.65 and 323.62 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 637.65 = 323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/637.65 = 323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 637.65 × 323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 206,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,353.10/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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