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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 413.90 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 413.90 and 93.34 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 413.90 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/413.90 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 413.90 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 38,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633.43/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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