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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 411.89 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 411.89 and 92.03 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 411.89 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/411.89 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 411.89 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 37,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,903.72/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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