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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 448.68 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 448.68 and 276.64 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 448.68 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/448.68 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 448.68 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 124,122.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,122.84/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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