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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 403.63 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 403.63 and 112.93 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 403.63 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/403.63 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 403.63 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 45,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580.64/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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