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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.19 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.19 and 214.95 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.19 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.19 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.19 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 96,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,553.39/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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