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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 414.45 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 414.45 and 245.70 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 414.45 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/414.45 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 414.45 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 101,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,830.37/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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