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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 478.48 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 478.48 and 164.76 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 478.48 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/478.48 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 478.48 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 78,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,834.36/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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