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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 410.68 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 410.68 and 136.91 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 410.68 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/410.68 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 410.68 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 56,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223.80/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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