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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.00, 412.25 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.00, 412.25 and 138.08 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.00 : 412.25 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.00/412.25 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.00x = 412.25 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.00x = 56,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,923.82/275.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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