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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 477.85 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 477.85 and 267.63 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 477.85 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/477.85 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 477.85 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 127,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,886.33/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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