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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.62, 672.02 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.62, 672.02 and 325.80 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.62 : 672.02 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.62/672.02 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.62x = 672.02 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.62x = 218,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,942.49/447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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