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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.07, 720.72 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.07, 720.72 and 325.64 is: 449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.07 : 720.72 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.07/720.72 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.07x = 720.72 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.07x = 234,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,697.06/522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.55

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