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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 425.94 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 425.94 and 110.60 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 425.94 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/425.94 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 425.94 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 47,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,108.96/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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