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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 441.72 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 441.72 and 269.34 is: 403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 441.72 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/441.72 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 441.72 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 118,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,972.86/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.27

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