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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.24, 813.93 and 405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.24, 813.93 and 405.73 is: 606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.24 : 813.93 = 405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.24/813.93 = 405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.24x = 813.93 × 405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.24x = 330,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,235.82/544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.78

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