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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.07, 677.84 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.07, 677.84 and 325.30 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.07 : 677.84 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.07/677.84 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.07x = 677.84 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.07x = 220,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,501.35/491.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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