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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 413.36 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 413.36 and 92.97 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 413.36 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/413.36 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 413.36 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 38,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429.61/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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