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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 476.93 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 476.93 and 135.39 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 476.93 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/476.93 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 476.93 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 64,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,571.89/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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