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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 414.16 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 414.16 and 139.08 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 414.16 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/414.16 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 414.16 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 57,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,599.87/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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