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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 645.36 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 645.36 and 328.02 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 645.36 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/645.36 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 645.36 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 211,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,690.99/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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