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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.84 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.84 and 91.55 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.84 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.84 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.84 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 34,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866.40/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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