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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 750.84 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 750.84 and 322.96 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 750.84 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/750.84 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 750.84 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 242,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,491.29/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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