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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 403.65 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 403.65 and 132.08 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 403.65 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/403.65 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 403.65 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 53,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312.07/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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