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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.03, 478.08 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.03, 478.08 and 136.27 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.03 : 478.08 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.03/478.08 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.03x = 478.08 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.03x = 65,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,147.96/319.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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