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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.07, 750.93 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.07, 750.93 and 425.81 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.07 : 750.93 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.07/750.93 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.07x = 750.93 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.07x = 319,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,753.50/544.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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