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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 413.48 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 413.48 and 194.64 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 413.48 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/413.48 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 413.48 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 80,479.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,479.75/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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