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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 533.46 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 533.46 and 325.04 is: 487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 533.46 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/533.46 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 533.46 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 173,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,393.17/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.64

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