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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 837.90 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 837.90 and 544.74 is: 751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 837.90 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/837.90 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 837.90 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 456,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,437.65/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.93

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