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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 816.92 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 816.92 and 154.70 is: 232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 816.92 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/816.92 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 816.92 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 126,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,377.52/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.00

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