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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 485.23 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 485.23 and 313.64 is: 468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 485.23 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/485.23 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 485.23 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 152,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,183.54/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.22

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