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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.16 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.16 and 110.59 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.16 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.16 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.16 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 52,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437.35/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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