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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.28, 891.14 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.28, 891.14 and 269.48 is: 404.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.28 : 891.14 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.28/891.14 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.28x = 891.14 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.28x = 240,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,144.41/594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.09

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