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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 750 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 750 and 322.48 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 750 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/750 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 750 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 241,860
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,860/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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