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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 487.60 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 487.60 and 132.69 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 487.60 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/487.60 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 487.60 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 64,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,699.64/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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