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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 411.08 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 411.08 and 91.38 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 411.08 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/411.08 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 411.08 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 37,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564.49/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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