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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.77, 410.41 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.77, 410.41 and 136.68 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.77 : 410.41 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.77/410.41 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.77x = 410.41 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.77x = 56,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,094.84/273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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