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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 403.64 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 403.64 and 132.18 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 403.64 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/403.64 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 403.64 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 53,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,353.14/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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