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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 448.63 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 448.63 and 192.35 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 448.63 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/448.63 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 448.63 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 86,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,293.98/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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