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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 488.75 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 488.75 and 106.45 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 488.75 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/488.75 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 488.75 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 52,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,027.44/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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