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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.85, 750.37 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.85, 750.37 and 322.62 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.85 : 750.37 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.85/750.37 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.85x = 750.37 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.85x = 242,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,084.37/543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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