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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.11, 448.84 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.11, 448.84 and 214.85 is: 296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.11 : 448.84 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.11/448.84 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.11x = 448.84 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.11x = 96,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,433.27/325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.62

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