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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.11, 447.88 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.11, 447.88 and 226.69 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.11 : 447.88 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.11/447.88 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.11x = 447.88 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.11x = 101,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,529.92/325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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