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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 410.64 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 410.64 and 225.80 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 410.64 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/410.64 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 410.64 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 92,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,722.51/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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