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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 750.58 and 319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 750.58 and 319.94 is: 441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 750.58 = 319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/750.58 = 319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 750.58 × 319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 240,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,140.57/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.53

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