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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 403.36 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 403.36 and 147.26 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 403.36 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/403.36 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 403.36 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 59,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,398.79/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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