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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 403.48 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 403.48 and 106.74 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 403.48 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/403.48 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 403.48 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 43,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,067.46/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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