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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 810.91 and 345.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 810.91 and 345.99 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 810.91 = 345.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/810.91 = 345.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 810.91 × 345.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 280,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,562.70/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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