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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 413.28 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 413.28 and 255.12 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 413.28 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/413.28 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 413.28 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 105,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,435.99/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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