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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.22, 841.11 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.22, 841.11 and 425.66 is: 636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.22 : 841.11 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.22/841.11 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.22x = 841.11 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.22x = 358,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,026.88/562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.81

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