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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 614.36 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 614.36 and 273.12 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 614.36 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/614.36 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 614.36 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 167,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,792.38/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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