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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 533.75 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 533.75 and 269.19 is: 403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 533.75 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/533.75 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 533.75 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 143,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,678.82/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.55

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