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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.22, 1,379.03 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.22, 1,379.03 and 270 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.22 : 1,379.03 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.22/1,379.03 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.22x = 1,379.03 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.22x = 372,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,336.75/919.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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