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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 719.01 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 719.01 and 154.66 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 719.01 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/719.01 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 719.01 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 111,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,202.09/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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