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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 892.03 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 892.03 and 269.83 is: 404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 892.03 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/892.03 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 892.03 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 240,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,694.90/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.84

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