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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 403.08 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 403.08 and 220.84 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 403.08 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/403.08 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 403.08 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 89,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,016.19/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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