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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 411.02 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 411.02 and 111.68 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 411.02 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/411.02 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 411.02 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 45,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,902.71/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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