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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 441.50 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 441.50 and 195.54 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 441.50 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/441.50 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 441.50 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 86,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330.91/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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