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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 814.29 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 814.29 and 348.75 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 814.29 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/814.29 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 814.29 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 283,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,983.64/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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