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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 891.33 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 891.33 and 269.76 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 891.33 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/891.33 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 891.33 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 240,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,445.18/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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