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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.64 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.64 and 215.24 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.64 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.64 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.64 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 96,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,780.51/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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