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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 443.64 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 443.64 and 247.92 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 443.64 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/443.64 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 443.64 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 109,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,987.23/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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