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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.23, 403.90 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.23, 403.90 and 106.91 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.23 : 403.90 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.23/403.90 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.23x = 403.90 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.23x = 43,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,180.58/269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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