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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 818.94 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 818.94 and 363.36 is: 546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 818.94 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/818.94 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 818.94 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 297,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,570.04/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.14

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