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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 403.60 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 403.60 and 76.68 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 403.60 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/403.60 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 403.60 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 30,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,948.05/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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