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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 487.68 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 487.68 and 203.64 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 487.68 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/487.68 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 487.68 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 99,311.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,311.16/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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