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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.91, 719.91 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.91, 719.91 and 206.01 is: 309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.91 : 719.91 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.91/719.91 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.91x = 719.91 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.91x = 148,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,308.66/479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.03

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