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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.81 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.81 and 110.92 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.81 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.81 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.81 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 45,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,455.80/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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