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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.16, 930.96 and 543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.16, 930.96 and 543.94 is: 815.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.16 : 930.96 = 543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.16/930.96 = 543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.16x = 930.96 × 543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.16x = 506,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,386.38/621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.23

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