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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.59, 750.11 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.59, 750.11 and 319.49 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.59 : 750.11 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.59/750.11 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.59x = 750.11 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.59x = 239,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,647.30/543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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