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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 669.33 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 669.33 and 325.08 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 669.33 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/669.33 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 669.33 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 217,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,585.80/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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