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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.12, 948.86 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.12, 948.86 and 325.05 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.12 : 948.86 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.12/948.86 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.12x = 948.86 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.12x = 308,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,425.32/633.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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