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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 448.55 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 448.55 and 200.62 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 448.55 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/448.55 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 448.55 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 89,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,988.10/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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