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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 402.97 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 402.97 and 230.33 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 402.97 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/402.97 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 402.97 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 92,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,816.08/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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