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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.92, 750.43 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.92, 750.43 and 307.84 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.92 : 750.43 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.92/750.43 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.92x = 750.43 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.92x = 231,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,010.83/543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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