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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 448.50 and 212.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 448.50 and 212.97 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 448.50 = 212.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/448.50 = 212.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 448.50 × 212.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 95,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,519.53/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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