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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 810.99 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 810.99 and 345.44 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 810.99 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/810.99 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 810.99 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 280,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,150.41/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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