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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 577.77 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 577.77 and 325.06 is: 448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 577.77 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/577.77 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 577.77 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 187,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,809.92/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.73

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