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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.67 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.67 and 91.91 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.67 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.67 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.67 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 37,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834.07/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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