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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 403.99 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 403.99 and 223.76 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 403.99 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/403.99 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 403.99 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 90,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,397.25/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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