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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 811.48 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 811.48 and 450.32 is: 675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 811.48 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/811.48 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 811.48 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 365,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,425.67/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.41

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