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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 487.64 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 487.64 and 108.68 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 487.64 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/487.64 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 487.64 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 52,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,996.72/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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