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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.29, 890.69 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.29, 890.69 and 269.01 is: 403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.29 : 890.69 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.29/890.69 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.29x = 890.69 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.29x = 239,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,603.17/594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.18

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