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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 811.15 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 811.15 and 335.07 is: 502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 811.15 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/811.15 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 811.15 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 271,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,791.19/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.29

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