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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 413.76 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 413.76 and 113.48 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 413.76 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/413.76 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 413.76 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 46,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953.48/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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