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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 441 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 441 and 195.28 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 441 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/441 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 441 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 86,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,118.48/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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