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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 811.36 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 811.36 and 150.92 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 811.36 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/811.36 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 811.36 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 122,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,450.45/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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