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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 441.50 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 441.50 and 195.59 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 441.50 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/441.50 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 441.50 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 86,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,354.58/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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