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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 448.56 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 448.56 and 177.68 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 448.56 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/448.56 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 448.56 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 79,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,697.90/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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