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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 441.63 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 441.63 and 195.76 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 441.63 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/441.63 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 441.63 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 86,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,453.49/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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