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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 488.27 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 488.27 and 94.44 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 488.27 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/488.27 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 488.27 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 46,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,111.75/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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