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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.55, 750.10 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.55, 750.10 and 322.61 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.55 : 750.10 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.55/750.10 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.55x = 750.10 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.55x = 241,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,989.76/543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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