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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.83, 751.98 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.83, 751.98 and 323.91 is: 447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.83 : 751.98 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.83/751.98 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.83x = 751.98 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.83x = 243,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,573.84/544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.06

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