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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 477.16 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 477.16 and 190.67 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 477.16 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/477.16 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 477.16 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 90,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,977.23/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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