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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 415.99 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 415.99 and 94.69 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 415.99 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/415.99 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 415.99 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 39,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391.37/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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