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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.12, 479.02 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.12, 479.02 and 275.98 is: 414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.12 : 479.02 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.12/479.02 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.12x = 479.02 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.12x = 132,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,199.94/319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.26

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