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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 571.00 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 571.00 and 325.46 is: 488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 571.00 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/571.00 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 571.00 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 185,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,840.87/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.20

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