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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 412.09 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 412.09 and 101.44 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 412.09 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/412.09 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 412.09 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 41,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802.41/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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