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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 488.31 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 488.31 and 94.45 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 488.31 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/488.31 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 488.31 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 46,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118.29/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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