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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 403.19 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 403.19 and 122.60 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 403.19 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/403.19 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 403.19 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 49,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429.08/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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