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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 404.01 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 404.01 and 141.06 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 404.01 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/404.01 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 404.01 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 56,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,989.65/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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