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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 449.22 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 449.22 and 192.78 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 449.22 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/449.22 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 449.22 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 86,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,600.63/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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