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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.71 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.71 and 199.09 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.71 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.71 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.71 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 89,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,333.49/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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