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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 444.18 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 444.18 and 190.91 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 444.18 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/444.18 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 444.18 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 84,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,796.18/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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