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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 448.91 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 448.91 and 220.82 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 448.91 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/448.91 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 448.91 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 99,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,124.96/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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