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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 414.35 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 414.35 and 113.94 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 414.35 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/414.35 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 414.35 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 47,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211.04/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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