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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 410.88 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 410.88 and 201.68 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 410.88 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/410.88 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 410.88 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 82,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,866.28/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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