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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 474.16 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 474.16 and 110.72 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 474.16 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/474.16 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 474.16 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 52,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,498.44/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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