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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 411.30 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 411.30 and 68.76 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 411.30 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/411.30 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 411.30 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 28,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280.99/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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