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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 476.90 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 476.90 and 135.48 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 476.90 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/476.90 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 476.90 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 64,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,608.37/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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