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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 577.41 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 577.41 and 325.93 is: 450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 577.41 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/577.41 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 577.41 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 188,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,195.24/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.14

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