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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 414.19 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 414.19 and 113.81 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 414.19 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/414.19 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 414.19 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 47,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,137.36/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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