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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.36, 719.01 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.36, 719.01 and 154.70 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.36 : 719.01 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.36/719.01 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.36x = 719.01 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.36x = 111,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,230.85/479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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