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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 683.04 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 683.04 and 325.16 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 683.04 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/683.04 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 683.04 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 222,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,097.29/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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