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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 750.60 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 750.60 and 308.00 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 750.60 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/750.60 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 750.60 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 231,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,186.68/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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