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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 377.22 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 377.22 and 190.62 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 377.22 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/377.22 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 377.22 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 71,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,905.68/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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