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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.99, 810.07 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.99, 810.07 and 325 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.99 : 810.07 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.99/810.07 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.99x = 810.07 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.99x = 263,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,271.13/586.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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