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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 413.36 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 413.36 and 246.68 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 413.36 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/413.36 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 413.36 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 101,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,967.64/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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