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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.03, 474.15 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.03, 474.15 and 110.59 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.03 : 474.15 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.03/474.15 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.03x = 474.15 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.03x = 52,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,436.25/316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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