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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 448.54 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 448.54 and 183.27 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 448.54 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/448.54 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 448.54 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 82,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,203.93/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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