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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 750.91 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 750.91 and 344.75 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 750.91 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/750.91 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 750.91 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 258,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,877.24/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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