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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 413.59 and 70.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 413.59 and 70.31 is: 105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 413.59 = 70.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/413.59 = 70.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 413.59 × 70.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 29,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,080.37/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.46

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