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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.05, 811.37 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.05, 811.37 and 310.11 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 811.37 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/811.37 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 811.37 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 251,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,608.34/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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