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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.19, 681.62 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.19, 681.62 and 325.93 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.19 : 681.62 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.19/681.62 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.19x = 681.62 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.19x = 222,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,160.41/494.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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