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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.05, 415.12 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.05, 415.12 and 122.75 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.05 : 415.12 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.05/415.12 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.05x = 415.12 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.05x = 50,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.98/277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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