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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.13, 486.45 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.13, 486.45 and 221.94 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 486.45 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/486.45 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 486.45 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 107,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,962.71/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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