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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 410.28 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 410.28 and 263.92 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 410.28 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/410.28 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 410.28 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 108,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,281.10/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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