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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 750.19 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 750.19 and 294.93 is: 407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 750.19 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/750.19 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 750.19 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 221,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,251.47/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.00

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