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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 639.04 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 639.04 and 152.08 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 639.04 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/639.04 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 639.04 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 97,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,185.20/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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