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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.07, 474.11 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.07, 474.11 and 107.82 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.07 : 474.11 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.07/474.11 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.07x = 474.11 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.07x = 51,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,118.00/316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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