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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.21, 479.01 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.21, 479.01 and 136.65 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.21 : 479.01 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.21/479.01 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.21x = 479.01 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.21x = 65,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,459.03/319.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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