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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 442.44 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 442.44 and 210.15 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 442.44 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/442.44 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 442.44 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 92,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,978.77/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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