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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 725 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 725 and 328.84 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 725 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/725 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 725 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 238,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,409.00/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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