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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.06, 891.30 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.06, 891.30 and 269.46 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.06 : 891.30 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.06/891.30 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.06x = 891.30 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.06x = 240,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,169.70/594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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