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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 403.88 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 403.88 and 192.25 is: 288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 403.88 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/403.88 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 403.88 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 77,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,644.97/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.54

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