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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 665.76 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 665.76 and 325.26 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 665.76 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/665.76 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 665.76 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 216,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,545.10/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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