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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 476.00 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 476.00 and 154.90 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 476.00 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/476.00 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 476.00 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 73,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,732.80/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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