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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.55 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.55 and 193.36 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.55 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.55 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.55 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 94,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,271.93/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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