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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 410.70 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 410.70 and 88.67 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 410.70 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/410.70 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 410.70 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 36,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414.72/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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