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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 410.94 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 410.94 and 111.60 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 410.94 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/410.94 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 410.94 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 45,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,860.90/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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