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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 413.45 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 413.45 and 138.84 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 413.45 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/413.45 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 413.45 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 57,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403.40/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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