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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.00, 682.91 and 325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.00, 682.91 and 325.00 is: 487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.00 : 682.91 = 325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.00/682.91 = 325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.00x = 682.91 × 325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.00x = 221,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,944.86/455.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.79

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