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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 481.14 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 481.14 and 207.48 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 481.14 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/481.14 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 481.14 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 99,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,826.93/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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