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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.83, 443.07 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.83, 443.07 and 276.48 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.83 : 443.07 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.83/443.07 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.83x = 443.07 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.83x = 122,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,499.99/320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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