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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.73, 410.73 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.73, 410.73 and 136.93 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.73 : 410.73 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.73/410.73 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.73x = 410.73 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.73x = 56,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,241.26/273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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