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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.94, 813.86 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.94, 813.86 and 323.75 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.94 : 813.86 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.94/813.86 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.94x = 813.86 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.94x = 263,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,487.18/543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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