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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 487.22 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 487.22 and 195.23 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 487.22 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/487.22 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 487.22 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 95,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,116.55/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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