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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 413.70 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 413.70 and 194.75 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 413.70 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/413.70 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 413.70 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 80,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,568.08/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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