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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.11, 814.95 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.11, 814.95 and 269.61 is: 403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.11 : 814.95 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.11/814.95 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.11x = 814.95 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.11x = 219,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,718.67/544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.81

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