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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 750.70 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 750.70 and 334.27 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 750.70 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/750.70 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 750.70 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 250,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,936.49/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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