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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.06, 411.15 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.06, 411.15 and 119.98 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.06 : 411.15 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.06/411.15 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.06x = 411.15 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.06x = 49,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.78/274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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