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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 410.16 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 410.16 and 136.54 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 410.16 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/410.16 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 410.16 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 56,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003.25/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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