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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 410.69 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 410.69 and 182.84 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 410.69 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/410.69 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 410.69 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 75,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,088.96/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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