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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 639.06 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 639.06 and 152.03 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 639.06 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/639.06 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 639.06 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 97,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,156.29/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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