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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.04, 750.78 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.04, 750.78 and 334.22 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.04 : 750.78 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.04/750.78 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.04x = 750.78 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.04x = 250,921.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,921.94/544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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