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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 816.62 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 816.62 and 300.69 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 816.62 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/816.62 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 816.62 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 245,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,547.96/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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