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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 474.34 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 474.34 and 107.96 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 474.34 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/474.34 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 474.34 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 51,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,209.75/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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