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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 487.09 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 487.09 and 194.75 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 487.09 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/487.09 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 487.09 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 94,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,862.24/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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