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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 411.06 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 411.06 and 201.76 is: 302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 411.06 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/411.06 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 411.06 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 82,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,935.47/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.68

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