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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 410.08 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 410.08 and 110.96 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 410.08 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/410.08 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 410.08 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 45,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502.48/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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