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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 414.26 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 414.26 and 245.73 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 414.26 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/414.26 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 414.26 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 101,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,794.88/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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