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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.00, 448.69 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.00, 448.69 and 214.66 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.00 : 448.69 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.00/448.69 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.00x = 448.69 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.00x = 96,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,313.55/325.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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