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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 750.68 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 750.68 and 307.94 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 750.68 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/750.68 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 750.68 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 231,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,164.40/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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