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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 576.88 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 576.88 and 325.13 is: 447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 576.88 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/576.88 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 576.88 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 187,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,560.99/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.94

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