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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 449.04 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 449.04 and 214.98 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 449.04 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/449.04 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 449.04 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 96,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,534.62/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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