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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 441.55 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 441.55 and 195.68 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 441.55 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/441.55 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 441.55 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 86,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,399.81/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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