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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 441.07 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 441.07 and 207.74 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 441.07 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/441.07 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 441.07 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 91,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,627.88/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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