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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.61, 473.46 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.61, 473.46 and 110.13 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.61 : 473.46 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.61/473.46 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.61x = 473.46 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.61x = 52,144.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,144.89/315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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