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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 403.40 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 403.40 and 122.81 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 403.40 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/403.40 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 403.40 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 49,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,539.84/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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