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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 488.00 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 488.00 and 132.94 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 488.00 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/488.00 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 488.00 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 64,874.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,874.06/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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