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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 410.15 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 410.15 and 192.45 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 410.15 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/410.15 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 410.15 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 78,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932.41/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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