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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.52 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.52 and 184 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.52 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.52 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.52 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 74,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,431.68/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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