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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.93, 750.64 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.93, 750.64 and 307.89 is: 424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.93 : 750.64 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.93/750.64 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.93x = 750.64 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.93x = 231,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,114.55/543.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.90

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