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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.91, 441.48 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.91, 441.48 and 180.03 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.91 : 441.48 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.91/441.48 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.91x = 441.48 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.91x = 79,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,478.74/319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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