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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 403.28 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 403.28 and 106.80 is: 160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 403.28 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/403.28 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 403.28 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 43,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,070.30/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.11

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