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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 413.00 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 413.00 and 130.88 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 413.00 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/413.00 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 413.00 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 54,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,050.72/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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