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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 403.26 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 403.26 and 122.62 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 403.26 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/403.26 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 403.26 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 49,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447.74/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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