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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 426.02 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 426.02 and 110.66 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 426.02 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/426.02 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 426.02 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 47,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140.69/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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