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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.75, 449.55 and 209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.75, 449.55 and 209.47 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.75 : 449.55 = 209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.75/449.55 = 209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.75x = 449.55 × 209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.75x = 94,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,167.24/325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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