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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.18, 478.90 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.18, 478.90 and 126.76 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.18 : 478.90 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.18/478.90 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.18x = 478.90 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.18x = 60,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,705.36/319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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