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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 404.85 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 404.85 and 250.31 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 404.85 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/404.85 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 404.85 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 101,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,336.27/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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