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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 403.69 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 403.69 and 195.32 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 403.69 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/403.69 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 403.69 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 78,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,848.73/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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