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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 477.48 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 477.48 and 135.66 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 477.48 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/477.48 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 477.48 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 64,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,774.26/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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