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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 413.10 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 413.10 and 241.86 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 413.10 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/413.10 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 413.10 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 99,912.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,912.37/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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