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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.06, 813.99 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.06, 813.99 and 347.44 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.06 : 813.99 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.06/813.99 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.06x = 813.99 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.06x = 282,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,812.69/543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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