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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,094.84 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,094.84 and 274 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,094.84 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,094.84 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,094.84 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 299,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,986.16/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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