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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 644.16 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 644.16 and 325 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 644.16 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/644.16 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 644.16 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 209,352
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,352/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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