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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.77 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.77 and 108.69 is: 163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.77 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.77 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.77 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 53,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015.72/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.04

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