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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 448.92 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 448.92 and 299.82 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 448.92 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/448.92 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 448.92 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 134,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,595.19/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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