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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 486.55 and 209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 486.55 and 209.11 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 486.55 = 209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/486.55 = 209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 486.55 × 209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 101,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,743.99/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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