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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 410.47 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 410.47 and 136.77 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 410.47 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/410.47 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 410.47 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 56,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,139.98/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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