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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 477.10 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 477.10 and 90.07 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 477.10 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/477.10 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 477.10 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 42,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,972.40/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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