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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.00, 474.09 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.00, 474.09 and 153.77 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.00 : 474.09 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.00/474.09 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.00x = 474.09 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.00x = 72,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,900.05/316.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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