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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 816.02 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 816.02 and 270.44 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 816.02 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/816.02 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 816.02 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 220,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,684.45/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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