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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 487.04 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 487.04 and 108.25 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 487.04 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/487.04 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 487.04 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 52,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,722.08/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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