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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 413.94 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 413.94 and 113.67 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 413.94 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/413.94 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 413.94 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 47,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052.56/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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