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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 488.04 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 488.04 and 202 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 488.04 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/488.04 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 488.04 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 98,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,584.08/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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