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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.05, 403.71 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.05, 403.71 and 122.83 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.05 : 403.71 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.05/403.71 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.05x = 403.71 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.05x = 49,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,587.70/269.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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