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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.25, 416.03 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.25, 416.03 and 94.68 is: 142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.25 : 416.03 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.25/416.03 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.25x = 416.03 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.25x = 39,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389.25/277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.07

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