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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 816.48 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 816.48 and 235.92 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 816.48 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/816.48 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 816.48 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 192,623.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,623.96/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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