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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 670.68 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 670.68 and 325.35 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 670.68 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/670.68 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 670.68 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 218,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,205.74/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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