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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.04, 815.02 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.04, 815.02 and 269.44 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.04 : 815.02 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.04/815.02 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.04x = 815.02 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.04x = 219,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,598.99/543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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