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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 488.52 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 488.52 and 300.03 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 488.52 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/488.52 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 488.52 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 146,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,570.66/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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