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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.24, 653.52 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.24, 653.52 and 325.62 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.24 : 653.52 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.24/653.52 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.24x = 653.52 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.24x = 212,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,798.57/473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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