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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 616 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 616 and 325.76 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 616 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/616 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 616 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 200,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,668.16/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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