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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 474 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 474 and 110.43 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 474 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/474 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 474 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 52,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343.82/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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