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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.87, 750.75 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.87, 750.75 and 322.93 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.87 : 750.75 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.87/750.75 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.87x = 750.75 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.87x = 242,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,438.08/543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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