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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.56 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.56 and 94.39 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.56 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.56 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.56 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 39,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226.95/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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