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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.05, 403.61 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.05, 403.61 and 95.68 is: 143.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.05 : 403.61 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.05/403.61 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.05x = 403.61 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.05x = 38,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617.70/269.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.54

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