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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 448.44 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 448.44 and 200.68 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 448.44 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/448.44 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 448.44 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 89,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,992.94/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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