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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.01, 812.03 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.01, 812.03 and 334.95 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.01 : 812.03 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.01/812.03 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.01x = 812.03 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.01x = 271,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,987.77/541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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