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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 816.23 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 816.23 and 235.84 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 816.23 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/816.23 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 816.23 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 192,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,498.44/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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