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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.14, 477.02 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.14, 477.02 and 135.44 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.14 : 477.02 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.14/477.02 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.14x = 477.02 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.14x = 64,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,607.59/318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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