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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 410.96 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 410.96 and 109.43 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 410.96 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/410.96 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 410.96 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 44,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971.35/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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