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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 410.28 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 410.28 and 213.87 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 410.28 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/410.28 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 410.28 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 87,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,746.58/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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