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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 441.86 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 441.86 and 246.65 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 441.86 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/441.86 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 441.86 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 108,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,981.33/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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