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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 403.08 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 403.08 and 232.80 is: 348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 403.08 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/403.08 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 403.08 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 93,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,837.02/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.78

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