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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.14, 814.80 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.14, 814.80 and 269.26 is: 403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.14 : 814.80 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.14/814.80 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.14x = 814.80 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.14x = 219,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,393.05/543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.93

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