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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.53, 654.09 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.53, 654.09 and 325.91 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.53 : 654.09 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.53/654.09 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.53x = 654.09 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.53x = 213,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,174.47/473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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