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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 425.24 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 425.24 and 110.29 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 425.24 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/425.24 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 425.24 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 46,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,899.72/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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