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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.08, 616.20 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.08, 616.20 and 273.48 is: 410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.08 : 616.20 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.08/616.20 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.08x = 616.20 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.08x = 168,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,518.38/410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.94

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