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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 426.33 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 426.33 and 110.77 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 426.33 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/426.33 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 426.33 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 47,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224.57/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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