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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.85 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.85 and 194.97 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.85 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.85 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.85 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 87,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,707.25/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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