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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 411.12 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 411.12 and 100.82 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 411.12 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/411.12 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 411.12 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 41,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450.91/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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