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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.23, 474.34 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.23, 474.34 and 110.79 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.23 : 474.34 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.23/474.34 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.23x = 474.34 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.23x = 52,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,554.86/316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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