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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 449.36 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 449.36 and 201.35 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 449.36 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/449.36 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 449.36 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 90,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,476.89/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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