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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 810.27 and 522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 810.27 and 522.84 is: 783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 810.27 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/810.27 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 810.27 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 423,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,641.57/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.04

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