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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.11, 403.71 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.11, 403.71 and 95.79 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.11 : 403.71 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.11/403.71 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.11x = 403.71 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.11x = 38,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,671.38/269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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