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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.81, 751.67 and 334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.81, 751.67 and 334.93 is: 462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.81 : 751.67 = 334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.81/751.67 = 334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.81x = 751.67 × 334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.81x = 251,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,756.83/544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.10

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