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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 479.06 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 479.06 and 182.27 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 479.06 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/479.06 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 479.06 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 87,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,314.96/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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