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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.05, 376.67 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.05, 376.67 and 195.47 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.05 : 376.67 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.05/376.67 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.05x = 376.67 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.05x = 73,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,624.82/273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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