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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 750.51 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 750.51 and 396.45 is: 546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 750.51 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/750.51 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 750.51 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 297,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,539.69/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.90

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