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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 404.12 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 404.12 and 141 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 404.12 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/404.12 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 404.12 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 56,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,980.92/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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