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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 448.75 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 448.75 and 207.21 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 448.75 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/448.75 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 448.75 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 92,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,983.18/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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