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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 412.98 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 412.98 and 113.00 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 412.98 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/412.98 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 412.98 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 46,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,664.68/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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