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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 403.31 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 403.31 and 106.62 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 403.31 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/403.31 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 403.31 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 43,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000.38/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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