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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 891 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 891 and 269.22 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 891 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/891 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 891 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 239,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,875.02/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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