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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 477.60 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 477.60 and 195.36 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 477.60 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/477.60 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 477.60 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 93,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,303.94/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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