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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.02, 477.99 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.02, 477.99 and 203.46 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.02 : 477.99 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.02/477.99 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.02x = 477.99 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.02x = 97,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,251.85/319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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