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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.22, 816.66 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.22, 816.66 and 236.02 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.22 : 816.66 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.22/816.66 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.22x = 816.66 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.22x = 192,748.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,748.09/544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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