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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 952.59 and 543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 952.59 and 543.52 is: 749.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 952.59 = 543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/952.59 = 543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 952.59 × 543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 517,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,751.72/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.19

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