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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 411.43 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 411.43 and 137.30 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 411.43 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/411.43 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 411.43 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 56,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487.20/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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