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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 474.29 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 474.29 and 110.72 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 474.29 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/474.29 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 474.29 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 52,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512.84/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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