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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 410.79 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 410.79 and 111.43 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 410.79 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/410.79 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 410.79 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 45,774.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774.33/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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