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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 411.18 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 411.18 and 91.59 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 411.18 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/411.18 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 411.18 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 37,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659.98/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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