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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 569.16 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 569.16 and 325.49 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 569.16 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/569.16 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 569.16 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 185,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,253.04/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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