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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 478.70 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 478.70 and 126.64 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 478.70 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/478.70 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 478.70 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 60,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,622.57/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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