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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 810.84 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 810.84 and 526.88 is: 789.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 810.84 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/810.84 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 810.84 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 427,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,215.38/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.79

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