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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 448.92 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 448.92 and 192.53 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 448.92 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/448.92 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 448.92 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 86,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,431.69/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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