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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.77, 534.73 and 269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.77, 534.73 and 269.81 is: 404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.77 : 534.73 = 269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.77/534.73 = 269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.77x = 534.73 × 269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.77x = 144,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,276.16/356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.40

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