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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.04, 750.62 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.04, 750.62 and 334.01 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.04 : 750.62 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.04/750.62 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.04x = 750.62 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.04x = 250,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,709.16/544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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