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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.99, 814.75 and 413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.99, 814.75 and 413.79 is: 619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.99 : 814.75 = 413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.99/814.75 = 413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.99x = 814.75 × 413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.99x = 337,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,135.40/543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.75

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