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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 448 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 448 and 231.82 is: 319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 448 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/448 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 448 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 103,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,855.36/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.49

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