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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 411.92 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 411.92 and 135.77 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 411.92 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/411.92 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 411.92 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 55,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,923.64/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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