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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.94 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.94 and 105.24 is: 157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.94 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.94 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.94 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 43,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,563.05/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.77

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