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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 613.80 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 613.80 and 273 is: 408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 613.80 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/613.80 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 613.80 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 167,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,567.40/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.54

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