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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.06, 415.59 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.06, 415.59 and 106.06 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.06 : 415.59 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.06/415.59 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.06x = 415.59 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.06x = 44,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,077.48/277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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