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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.22, 810.84 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.22, 810.84 and 247.88 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.22 : 810.84 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.22/810.84 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.22x = 810.84 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.22x = 200,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,987.75/540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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