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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 436.11 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 436.11 and 176.16 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 436.11 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/436.11 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 436.11 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 76,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,825.14/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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