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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 404.34 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 404.34 and 192.90 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 404.34 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/404.34 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 404.34 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 77,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,997.19/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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