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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 533.34 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 533.34 and 269.88 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 533.34 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/533.34 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 533.34 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 143,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,937.80/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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