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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 891.44 and 269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 891.44 and 269.41 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 891.44 = 269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/891.44 = 269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 891.44 × 269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 240,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,161.30/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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