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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 413.34 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 413.34 and 113.47 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 413.34 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/413.34 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 413.34 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 46,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901.69/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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