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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.93, 479.82 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.93, 479.82 and 103.45 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.93 : 479.82 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.93/479.82 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.93x = 479.82 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.93x = 49,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,634.98/319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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