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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 403.65 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 403.65 and 95.73 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 403.65 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/403.65 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 403.65 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 38,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,641.41/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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