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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.04, 814.98 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.04, 814.98 and 358.44 is: 536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.04 : 814.98 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.04/814.98 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.04x = 814.98 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.04x = 292,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,121.43/544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.95

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