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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 410.17 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 410.17 and 151.89 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 410.17 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/410.17 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 410.17 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 62,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300.72/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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