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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 448.54 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 448.54 and 177.66 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 448.54 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/448.54 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 448.54 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 79,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,687.62/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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