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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 375.94 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 375.94 and 264.22 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 375.94 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/375.94 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 375.94 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 99,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,330.87/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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