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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 415.17 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 415.17 and 94.19 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 415.17 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/415.17 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 415.17 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 39,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,104.86/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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