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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.97 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.97 and 325.37 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.97 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.97 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.97 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 222,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,217.95/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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