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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 818.04 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 818.04 and 423.92 is: 636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 818.04 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/818.04 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 818.04 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 346,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,783.52/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.44

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