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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 410.11 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 410.11 and 230.71 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 410.11 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/410.11 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 410.11 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 94,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,616.48/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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