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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.75, 403.94 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.75, 403.94 and 247.19 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.75 : 403.94 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.75/403.94 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.75x = 403.94 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.75x = 99,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,848.69/269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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