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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.75, 449.47 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.75, 449.47 and 192.96 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.75 : 449.47 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.75/449.47 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.75x = 449.47 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.75x = 86,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,729.73/325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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