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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 403.89 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 403.89 and 106.98 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 403.89 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/403.89 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 403.89 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 43,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,208.15/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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