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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 647.25 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 647.25 and 269.07 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 647.25 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/647.25 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 647.25 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 174,155.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,155.56/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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