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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 379.68 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 379.68 and 176.92 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 379.68 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/379.68 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 379.68 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 67,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,172.99/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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