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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 413.77 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 413.77 and 139.07 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 413.77 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/413.77 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 413.77 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 57,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543.68/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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