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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 402.93 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 402.93 and 227.91 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 402.93 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/402.93 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 402.93 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 91,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,831.78/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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