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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 414.01 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 414.01 and 129.81 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 414.01 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/414.01 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 414.01 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 53,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,739.92/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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