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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.80, 750.11 and 322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.80, 750.11 and 322.59 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.80 : 750.11 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.80/750.11 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.80x = 750.11 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.80x = 241,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,979.18/543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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