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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 815.46 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 815.46 and 250.95 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 815.46 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/815.46 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 815.46 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 204,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,639.69/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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