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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 441.40 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 441.40 and 237.54 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 441.40 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/441.40 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 441.40 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 104,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,850.16/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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