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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 512.06 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 512.06 and 325.55 is: 448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 512.06 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/512.06 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 512.06 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 166,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,700.79/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.05

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