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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 414.32 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 414.32 and 225.27 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 414.32 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/414.32 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 414.32 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 93,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,332.74/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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