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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 425.34 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 425.34 and 110.30 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 425.34 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/425.34 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 425.34 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 46,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,915.00/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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