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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.54, 425.27 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.54, 425.27 and 100.91 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.54 : 425.27 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.54/425.27 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.54x = 425.27 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.54x = 42,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,911.36/283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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