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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 380.94 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 380.94 and 191.05 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 380.94 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/380.94 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 380.94 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 72,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779.60/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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