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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 817.36 and 352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 817.36 and 352.13 is: 528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 817.36 = 352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/817.36 = 352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 817.36 × 352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 287,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,812.01/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.19

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