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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.82 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.82 and 310.59 is: 429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.82 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.82 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.82 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 139,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,709.59/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.06

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