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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 410.82 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 410.82 and 136.88 is: 205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 410.82 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/410.82 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 410.82 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 56,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,230.99/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.04

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