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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 474.51 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 474.51 and 110.82 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 474.51 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/474.51 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 474.51 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 52,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585.20/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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