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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 410.16 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 410.16 and 164.90 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 410.16 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/410.16 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 410.16 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 67,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,633.33/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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