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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 814.06 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 814.06 and 269.06 is: 403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 814.06 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/814.06 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 814.06 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 219,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,030.98/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.36

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