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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 654.48 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 654.48 and 274.32 is: 410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 654.48 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/654.48 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 654.48 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 179,536.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,536.95/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.80

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