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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 450.10 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 450.10 and 237.94 is: 328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 450.10 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/450.10 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 450.10 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 107,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,096.79/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.57

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