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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 449 and 259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 449 and 259.45 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 449 = 259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/449 = 259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 449 × 259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 116,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,493.05/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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