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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 488.55 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 488.55 and 210.02 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 488.55 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/488.55 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 488.55 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 102,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,605.27/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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