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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 793.56 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 793.56 and 269 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 793.56 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/793.56 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 793.56 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 213,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,467.64/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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