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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 410.64 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 410.64 and 182.64 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 410.64 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/410.64 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 410.64 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 74,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,999.29/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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