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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.03, 746.11 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.03, 746.11 and 354.68 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.03 : 746.11 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.03/746.11 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.03x = 746.11 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.03x = 264,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,630.29/541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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