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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 666.95 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 666.95 and 325.86 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 666.95 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/666.95 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 666.95 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 217,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,332.33/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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