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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 749.92 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 749.92 and 336.64 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 749.92 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/749.92 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 749.92 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 252,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,453.07/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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