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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 810.76 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 810.76 and 367.44 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 810.76 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/810.76 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 810.76 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 297,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,905.65/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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