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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 415.19 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 415.19 and 94.18 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 415.19 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/415.19 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 415.19 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 39,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100.05/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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