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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 413.08 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 413.08 and 194.48 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 413.08 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/413.08 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 413.08 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 80,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,335.80/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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