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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 967.60 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 967.60 and 544 is: 750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 967.60 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/967.60 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 967.60 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 526,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,374.40/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.16

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