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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 812.10 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 812.10 and 267.33 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 812.10 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/812.10 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 812.10 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 217,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,098.69/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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