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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 410.82 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 410.82 and 91.34 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 410.82 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/410.82 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 410.82 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 37,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,524.30/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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