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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 413.08 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 413.08 and 113.03 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 413.08 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/413.08 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 413.08 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 46,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,691.77/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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