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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 575.24 and 325.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 575.24 and 325.19 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 575.24 = 325.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/575.24 = 325.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 575.24 × 325.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 187,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,064.55/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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