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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 474.06 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 474.06 and 110.61 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 474.06 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/474.06 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 474.06 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 52,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,435.78/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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