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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.18, 811.05 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.18, 811.05 and 348.46 is: 522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.18 : 811.05 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.18/811.05 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.18x = 811.05 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.18x = 282,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,618.48/541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.23

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