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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.25 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.25 and 112.77 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.25 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.25 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.25 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 46,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,488.87/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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