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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.27, 424.94 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.27, 424.94 and 109.93 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.27 : 424.94 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.27/424.94 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.27x = 424.94 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.27x = 46,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713.65/283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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