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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 425.20 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 425.20 and 110.33 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 425.20 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/425.20 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 425.20 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 46,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,911.72/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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