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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 811.91 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 811.91 and 450.04 is: 675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 811.91 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/811.91 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 811.91 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 365,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,392.59/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.06

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