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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.72 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.72 and 184.12 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.72 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.72 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.72 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 82,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,802.45/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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