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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.63, 794.45 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.63, 794.45 and 269.58 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.63 : 794.45 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.63/794.45 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.63x = 794.45 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.63x = 214,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,167.83/529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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