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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 487.62 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 487.62 and 108.64 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 487.62 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/487.62 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 487.62 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 52,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,975.04/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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