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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.33, 664.99 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.33, 664.99 and 316.25 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.33 : 664.99 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.33/664.99 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.33x = 664.99 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.33x = 210,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,303.09/482.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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