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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.60 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.60 and 109.73 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.60 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.60 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.60 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 51,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,856.04/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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