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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 710.93 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 710.93 and 166.03 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 710.93 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/710.93 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 710.93 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 118,035.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,035.71/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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