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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 814.46 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 814.46 and 464.94 is: 697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 814.46 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/814.46 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 814.46 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 378,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,672.71/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.24

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