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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.19, 814.33 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.19, 814.33 and 269.59 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.19 : 814.33 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.19/814.33 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.19x = 814.33 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.19x = 219,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,535.22/543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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