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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 403.32 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 403.32 and 153.44 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 403.32 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/403.32 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 403.32 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 61,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,885.42/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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