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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 404.06 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 404.06 and 115.44 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 404.06 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/404.06 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 404.06 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 46,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644.69/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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