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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 415.93 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 415.93 and 94.64 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 415.93 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/415.93 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 415.93 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 39,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364.42/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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