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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 532.58 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 532.58 and 269.46 is: 404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 532.58 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/532.58 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 532.58 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 143,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,507.66/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.19

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