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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 750.72 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 750.72 and 369.44 is: 509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 750.72 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/750.72 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 750.72 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 277,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,346.00/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.83

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