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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 639.25 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 639.25 and 133.59 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 639.25 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/639.25 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 639.25 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 85,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,397.41/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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