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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.06, 889.80 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.06, 889.80 and 269.11 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.06 : 889.80 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.06/889.80 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.06x = 889.80 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.06x = 239,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,454.08/594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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