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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.16 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.16 and 191.05 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.16 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.16 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.16 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 84,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,856.77/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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