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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 639.06 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 639.06 and 152.13 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 639.06 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/639.06 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 639.06 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 97,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,220.20/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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