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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 441.51 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 441.51 and 195.60 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 441.51 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/441.51 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 441.51 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 86,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,359.36/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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