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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.02, 433.02 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.02, 433.02 and 269.92 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.02 : 433.02 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.02/433.02 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.02x = 433.02 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.02x = 116,880.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,880.76/314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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