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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 403.83 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 403.83 and 215.25 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 403.83 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/403.83 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 403.83 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 86,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,924.41/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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