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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.70 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.70 and 209.25 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.70 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.70 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.70 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 94,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,099.73/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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