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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 816.05 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 816.05 and 235.45 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 816.05 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/816.05 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 816.05 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 192,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,138.97/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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