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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 404.10 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 404.10 and 141 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 404.10 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/404.10 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 404.10 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 56,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,978.10/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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