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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.62, 815.03 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.62, 815.03 and 348.84 is: 523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.62 : 815.03 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.62/815.03 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.62x = 815.03 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.62x = 284,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,315.94/543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.00

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