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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.71, 944.97 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.71, 944.97 and 543.75 is: 813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.71 : 944.97 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.71/944.97 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.71x = 944.97 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.71x = 513,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,827.44/631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.39

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