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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 577.14 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 577.14 and 325 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 577.14 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/577.14 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 577.14 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 187,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,570.50/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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