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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 533.69 and 269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 533.69 and 269.05 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 533.69 = 269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/533.69 = 269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 533.69 × 269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 143,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,587.12/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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