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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 489.18 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 489.18 and 300.44 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 489.18 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/489.18 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 489.18 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 146,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,969.24/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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