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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 410.97 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 410.97 and 137.07 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 410.97 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/410.97 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 410.97 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 56,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,331.66/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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