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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 410.13 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 410.13 and 192.51 is: 288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 410.13 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/410.13 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 410.13 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 78,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,954.13/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.10

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