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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 472.66 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 472.66 and 109.76 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 472.66 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/472.66 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 472.66 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 51,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,876.52/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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