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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 448.87 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 448.87 and 192.51 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 448.87 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/448.87 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 448.87 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 86,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,413.20/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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