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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 487.99 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 487.99 and 106.02 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 487.99 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/487.99 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 487.99 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 51,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,736.70/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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