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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.64 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.64 and 111.38 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.64 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.64 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.64 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 46,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,069.16/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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