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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 425.00 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 425.00 and 100.67 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 425.00 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/425.00 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 425.00 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 42,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782.12/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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