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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 564.54 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 564.54 and 269 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 564.54 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/564.54 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 564.54 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 151,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,861.26/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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