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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 633.80 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 633.80 and 325.54 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 633.80 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/633.80 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 633.80 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 206,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,330.76/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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