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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.46 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.46 and 248.94 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.46 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.46 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.46 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 102,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,926.73/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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