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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 814.76 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 814.76 and 360.96 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 814.76 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/814.76 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 814.76 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 294,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,095.77/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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