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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 414 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 414 and 102.66 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 414 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/414 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 414 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 42,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501.24/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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