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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.05, 813.95 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.05, 813.95 and 269.33 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.05 : 813.95 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.05/813.95 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.05x = 813.95 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.05x = 219,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,221.15/543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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