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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 377.70 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 377.70 and 190.68 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 377.70 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/377.70 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 377.70 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 72,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,019.84/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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