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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 481.20 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 481.20 and 190.94 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 481.20 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/481.20 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 481.20 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 91,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,880.33/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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