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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.00, 412.65 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.00, 412.65 and 92.43 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.00 : 412.65 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.00/412.65 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.00x = 412.65 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.00x = 38,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,141.24/275.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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