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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 477.81 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 477.81 and 136.07 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 477.81 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/477.81 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 477.81 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 65,015.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,015.61/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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