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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.32, 426.45 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.32, 426.45 and 110.95 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.32 : 426.45 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.32/426.45 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.32x = 426.45 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.32x = 47,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,315.68/284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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