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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 441.63 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 441.63 and 195.75 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 441.63 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/441.63 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 441.63 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 86,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,449.07/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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