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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 448.75 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 448.75 and 194.19 is: 267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 448.75 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/448.75 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 448.75 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 87,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,141.79/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.96

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