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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.18, 651.69 and 325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.18, 651.69 and 325.03 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.18 : 651.69 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.18/651.69 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.18x = 651.69 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.18x = 211,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,818.80/472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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