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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 426.07 and 110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 426.07 and 110.65 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 426.07 = 110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/426.07 = 110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 426.07 × 110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 47,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,144.65/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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