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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.05, 811.47 and 450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.05, 811.47 and 450.33 is: 675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 811.47 = 450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/811.47 = 450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 811.47 × 450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 365,429.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,429.29/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.41

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