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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 441.54 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 441.54 and 195.58 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 441.54 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/441.54 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 441.54 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 86,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,356.95/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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