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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.19, 448.46 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.19, 448.46 and 194.18 is: 267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.19 : 448.46 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.19/448.46 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.19x = 448.46 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.19x = 87,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,080.99/325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.78

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