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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.06, 644.52 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.06, 644.52 and 320.44 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.06 : 644.52 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.06/644.52 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.06x = 644.52 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.06x = 206,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,529.99/468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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