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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.10 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.10 and 128.43 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.10 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.10 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.10 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 52,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,540.07/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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