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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.23, 425.04 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.23, 425.04 and 100.63 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.23 : 425.04 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.23/425.04 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.23x = 425.04 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.23x = 42,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771.78/283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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