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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 710.94 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 710.94 and 166 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 710.94 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/710.94 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 710.94 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 118,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,016.04/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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