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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 448.89 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 448.89 and 192.48 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 448.89 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/448.89 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 448.89 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 86,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,402.35/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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