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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 441.52 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 441.52 and 195.73 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 441.52 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/441.52 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 441.52 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 86,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,418.71/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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