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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 425.37 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 425.37 and 110.22 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 425.37 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/425.37 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 425.37 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 46,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,884.28/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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