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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.06, 440.13 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.06, 440.13 and 297.93 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.06 : 440.13 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.06/440.13 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.06x = 440.13 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.06x = 131,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,127.93/319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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