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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.94, 750.67 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.94, 750.67 and 334.14 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.94 : 750.67 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.94/750.67 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.94x = 750.67 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.94x = 250,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,828.87/543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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