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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.43, 424.91 and 110.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.43, 424.91 and 110.00 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.43 : 424.91 = 110.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.43/424.91 = 110.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.43x = 424.91 × 110.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.43x = 46,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,741.56/283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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