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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 425.81 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 425.81 and 110.63 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 425.81 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/425.81 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 425.81 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 47,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,108.70/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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