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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.07, 663.20 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.07, 663.20 and 322.65 is: 445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.07 : 663.20 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.07/663.20 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.07x = 663.20 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.07x = 213,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,979.87/480.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.73

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