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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 410.12 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 410.12 and 237.24 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 410.12 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/410.12 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 410.12 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 97,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,296.87/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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