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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 594.84 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 594.84 and 325.94 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 594.84 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/594.84 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 594.84 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 193,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,882.15/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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