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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 750.09 and 449.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 750.09 and 449.95 is: 620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 750.09 = 449.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/750.09 = 449.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 750.09 × 449.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 337,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,503.00/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.68

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