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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.64 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.64 and 209.46 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.64 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.64 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.64 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 94,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,181.59/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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