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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.14, 477.25 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.14, 477.25 and 112.67 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.14 : 477.25 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.14/477.25 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.14x = 477.25 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.14x = 53,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772.04/318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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