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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.00, 441.65 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.00, 441.65 and 209.79 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.00 : 441.65 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.00/441.65 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.00x = 441.65 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.00x = 92,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,652.70/320.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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