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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 650.90 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 650.90 and 328 is: 452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 650.90 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/650.90 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 650.90 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 213,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,495.20/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.24

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