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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 441.30 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 441.30 and 203.54 is: 280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 441.30 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/441.30 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 441.30 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 89,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,822.20/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.76

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