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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 439.04 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 439.04 and 193.79 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 439.04 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/439.04 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 439.04 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 85,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,081.16/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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