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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 487.45 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 487.45 and 105.63 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 487.45 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/487.45 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 487.45 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 51,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,489.34/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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