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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.29, 479 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.29, 479 and 102.82 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.29 : 479 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.29/479 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.29x = 479 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.29x = 49,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,250.78/319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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