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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 448.28 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 448.28 and 214.47 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 448.28 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/448.28 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 448.28 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 96,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,139.30/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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