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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.15, 448.77 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.15, 448.77 and 275.95 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.15 : 448.77 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.15/448.77 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.15x = 448.77 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.15x = 123,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,838.08/325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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