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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 410.81 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 410.81 and 144.08 is: 216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 410.81 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/410.81 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 410.81 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 59,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,188.27/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.00

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