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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 610.23 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 610.23 and 325.89 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 610.23 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/610.23 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 610.23 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 198,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,867.85/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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