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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 410.94 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 410.94 and 235.80 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 410.94 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/410.94 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 410.94 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 96,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,899.65/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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