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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 484.80 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 484.80 and 308.97 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 484.80 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/484.80 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 484.80 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 149,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,788.66/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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