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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 665.96 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 665.96 and 325.44 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 665.96 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/665.96 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 665.96 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 216,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,725.07/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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