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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 472.60 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 472.60 and 109.63 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 472.60 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/472.60 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 472.60 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 51,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,813.46/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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