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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 477.72 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 477.72 and 196.98 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 477.72 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/477.72 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 477.72 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 94,101.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,101.29/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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