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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 448.65 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 448.65 and 194.14 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 448.65 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/448.65 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 448.65 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 87,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,099.94/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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