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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 448.75 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 448.75 and 194.29 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 448.75 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/448.75 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 448.75 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 87,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,187.47/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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