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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 410.54 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 410.54 and 201.96 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 410.54 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/410.54 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 410.54 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 82,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,911.65/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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