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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.14, 411.18 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.14, 411.18 and 91.56 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.14 : 411.18 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.14/411.18 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.14x = 411.18 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.14x = 37,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,647.64/274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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