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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 487.82 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 487.82 and 202.91 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 487.82 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/487.82 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 487.82 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 98,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,981.62/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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