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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 441.45 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 441.45 and 209.64 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 441.45 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/441.45 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 441.45 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 92,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,547.23/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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