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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 416.00 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 416.00 and 155.43 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 416.00 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/416.00 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 416.00 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 64,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,659.27/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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