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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.01, 419.90 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.01, 419.90 and 269.15 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.01 : 419.90 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.01/419.90 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.01x = 419.90 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.01x = 113,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,012.64/304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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