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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 810 and 438.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 810 and 438.53 is: 656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 810 = 438.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/810 = 438.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 810 × 438.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 355,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,205.25/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.53

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