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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 410.97 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 410.97 and 192.82 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 410.97 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/410.97 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 410.97 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 79,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,243.24/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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