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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 410.89 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 410.89 and 127.75 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 410.89 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/410.89 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 410.89 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 52,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,491.20/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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