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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 425.92 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 425.92 and 101.34 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 425.92 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/425.92 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 425.92 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 43,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161.67/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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