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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 750.09 and 310.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 750.09 and 310.67 is: 428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 750.09 = 310.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/750.09 = 310.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 750.09 × 310.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 233,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,030.46/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.73

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