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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 425.67 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 425.67 and 101.25 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 425.67 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/425.67 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 425.67 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 43,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099.09/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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