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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 725.01 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 725.01 and 328.94 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 725.01 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/725.01 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 725.01 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 238,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,484.79/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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