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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 413.95 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 413.95 and 139.11 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 413.95 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/413.95 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 413.95 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 57,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,584.58/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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