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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 404.07 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 404.07 and 276.74 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 404.07 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/404.07 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 404.07 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 111,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,822.30/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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