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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.04, 664.20 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.04, 664.20 and 326.52 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.04 : 664.20 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.04/664.20 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.04x = 664.20 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.04x = 216,874.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,874.58/482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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