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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 372.11 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 372.11 and 190.93 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 372.11 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/372.11 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 372.11 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 71,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,046.96/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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