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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 411.02 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 411.02 and 88.93 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 411.02 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/411.02 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 411.02 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 36,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,550.74/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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