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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.06, 669.40 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.06, 669.40 and 325.76 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.06 : 669.40 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.06/669.40 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.06x = 669.40 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.06x = 218,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,059.58/485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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