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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 415.06 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 415.06 and 93.92 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 415.06 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/415.06 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 415.06 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 38,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,983.24/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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