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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 666.66 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 666.66 and 325.75 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 666.66 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/666.66 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 666.66 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 217,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,164.50/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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