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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 413.48 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 413.48 and 253.44 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 413.48 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/413.48 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 413.48 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 104,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,793.00/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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