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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.28, 719.03 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.28, 719.03 and 154.68 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.28 : 719.03 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.28/719.03 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.28x = 719.03 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.28x = 111,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,215.19/479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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