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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 448.63 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 448.63 and 214.53 is: 296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 448.63 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/448.63 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 448.63 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 96,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,244.59/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.10

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