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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.06, 411.02 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.06, 411.02 and 91.43 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.06 : 411.02 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.06/411.02 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.06x = 411.02 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.06x = 37,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,579.56/274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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