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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.07 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.07 and 195.59 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.07 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.07 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.07 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 80,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,010.00/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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