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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.13, 814.69 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.13, 814.69 and 132.26 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.13 : 814.69 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.13/814.69 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.13x = 814.69 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.13x = 107,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,752.94/543.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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