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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 449.61 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 449.61 and 193.11 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 449.61 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/449.61 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 449.61 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 86,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,824.19/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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