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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 425.45 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 425.45 and 110.34 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 425.45 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/425.45 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 425.45 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 46,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,944.43/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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