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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 750.88 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 750.88 and 336.96 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 750.88 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/750.88 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 750.88 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 253,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,016.52/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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