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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 414.99 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 414.99 and 122.59 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 414.99 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/414.99 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 414.99 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 50,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,873.62/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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