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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 815.52 and 269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 815.52 and 269.98 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 815.52 = 269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/815.52 = 269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 815.52 × 269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 220,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,174.09/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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