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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.07, 812.97 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.07, 812.97 and 526.01 is: 790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.07 : 812.97 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.07/812.97 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.07x = 812.97 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.07x = 427,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,626.28/541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.34

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