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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 426.10 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 426.10 and 110.74 is: 166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 426.10 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/426.10 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 426.10 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 47,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186.31/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.10

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