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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.11, 630.59 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.11, 630.59 and 325.89 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.11 : 630.59 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.11/630.59 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.11x = 630.59 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.11x = 205,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,501.35/457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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