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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.23, 816.30 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.23, 816.30 and 236.07 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.23 : 816.30 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.23/816.30 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.23x = 816.30 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.23x = 192,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,703.94/544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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