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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 404.19 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 404.19 and 145.94 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 404.19 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/404.19 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 404.19 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 58,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985.47/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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