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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 487.63 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 487.63 and 108.69 is: 163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 487.63 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/487.63 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 487.63 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 52,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,999.96/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.00

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