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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 449.25 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 449.25 and 226.07 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 449.25 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/449.25 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 449.25 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 101,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,561.95/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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