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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 639 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 639 and 348.54 is: 522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 639 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/639 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 639 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 222,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,717.06/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.88

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