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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.16, 812.36 and 410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.16, 812.36 and 410.84 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.16 : 812.36 = 410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.16/812.36 = 410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.16x = 812.36 × 410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.16x = 333,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,749.98/541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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