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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 413.90 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 413.90 and 129.83 is: 194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 413.90 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/413.90 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 413.90 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 53,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,736.64/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.53

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