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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 403.28 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 403.28 and 95.58 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 403.28 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/403.28 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 403.28 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 38,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,545.38/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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