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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 413.06 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 413.06 and 165.39 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 413.06 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/413.06 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 413.06 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 68,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,315.17/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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