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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.05, 636.25 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.05, 636.25 and 327.30 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.05 : 636.25 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.05/636.25 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.05x = 636.25 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.05x = 208,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,245.06/425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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