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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.91, 1,105.19 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.91, 1,105.19 and 325.82 is: 488.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.91 : 1,105.19 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.91/1,105.19 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.91x = 1,105.19 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.91x = 360,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,085.85/736.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.65

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