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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 750.05 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 750.05 and 322.48 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 750.05 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/750.05 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 750.05 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 241,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,874.25/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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