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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.08, 664.80 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.08, 664.80 and 326.56 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.08 : 664.80 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.08/664.80 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.08x = 664.80 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.08x = 217,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,097.09/482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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