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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 412.70 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 412.70 and 112.95 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 412.70 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/412.70 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 412.70 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 46,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,613.90/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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