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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 479.15 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 479.15 and 145.97 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 479.15 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/479.15 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 479.15 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 69,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938.40/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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