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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 449.64 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 449.64 and 201.43 is: 277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 449.64 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/449.64 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 449.64 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 90,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,570.99/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.91

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