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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 631.37 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 631.37 and 325.70 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 631.37 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/631.37 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 631.37 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 205,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,634.05/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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