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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.88, 810.30 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.88, 810.30 and 369 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.88 : 810.30 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.88/810.30 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.88x = 810.30 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.88x = 299,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,000.70/539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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