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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.00, 411.29 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.00, 411.29 and 111.79 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.00 : 411.29 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.00/411.29 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.00x = 411.29 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.00x = 45,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,975.49/274.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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