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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 425.81 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 425.81 and 110.59 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 425.81 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/425.81 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 425.81 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 47,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,089.54/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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