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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 479.06 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 479.06 and 99.94 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 479.06 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/479.06 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 479.06 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 47,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,878.70/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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