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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 811.08 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 811.08 and 534.96 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 811.08 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/811.08 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 811.08 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 433,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,895.36/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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