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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 410.64 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 410.64 and 264.12 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 410.64 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/410.64 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 410.64 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 108,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,458.24/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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