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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 813.75 and 296.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 813.75 and 296.03 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 813.75 = 296.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/813.75 = 296.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 813.75 × 296.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 240,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,890.34/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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